JC SYLLABUS SUBJECT COMBINATIONS EXPLAINED Subject combination plays a part in determining a student’s success in his educational journey. Students have varying interest and abilities. It is rare to find a student who can perform well for all subjects. […]
PROXIMITY TO HOME A GODSEND FOR HECTIC JC SCHEDULES Junior college life is rigorous and tough. Most students come home quite tired after a long day at school. Ideally one’s travel journey via public transport should not exceed 45 […]
POCKET MONEY HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? Unlike junior colleges or secondary schools, polytechnics are not fully subsidised government institutions. School fees are significantly more than that in secondary schools. Notes and supplementary materials are usually bought and no longer […]
GROUP DYNAMICS HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFERENCES (Part 2) It is vital for parents to share the following information with their children who are involved in group projects. In polytechnics, projects are common. The last thing anyone wants is […]
GROUP DYNAMICS HOW TO DEAL WITH DIFFERENCES Parents should share the following article with their children who are tackling group projects. Group dynamics – the way people with different personalities and behavioural traits interact with each other – if not […]
AFTER DIPLOMA, WHAT NEXT IS GETTING A DEGREE WORTH IT? The expense of getting a degree might not always outweigh the benefits, according to a new study which found that some U.K. graduates earn less than their non-graduate […]
WORKING AFTER POLY PROS AND CONS With many new young entrepreneurs dropping out of university and building successful startups, is getting a degree still worth it? Or should polytechnic students start working first? How poly graduates see it The New […]
POLY ENGINEERING COURSES SKIP A YEAR IN UNIVERSITY Parents who have children pursuing or intending to pursue an engineering course in the polytechnics should pay attention to this article. Polytechnic diploma holders who do relatively well in engineering do […]
TEMASEK POLYTECHNIC LAW & MANAGEMENT CAN IT LEAD TO BECOMING A LAWYER? Temasek Polytechnic offers a Law and Management diploma for students who want to work in the legal field or gain exposure and knowledge into legal studies. But […]
SKILLS VS GRADES MORE THOUGHTS ON POLY VS JC We are living in a world that is constantly evolving. The government is emphasising skills and lifelong learning so that we can stay ahead of the change. While both JCs […]